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Dr. Kent Niss

Dr. Kent Niss

Anemia

The topic of anemia is very common, and a lot of individuals experienced anemia either throughout their entire life or for small, short intervals. Anemia can be very straightforward however it can also be fairly complex and multifactorial.
Above: Gordon at about 20 with his mom Florence.

Above: Gordon at about 20 with his mom Florence.

Gordon Bethel, a Life Well Lived

Don’t you just love a good story? Better yet, one set in Pawnee County. Sharla Sitzman of Table Rock collects stories from yesteryear and yesterday.
Sejkora's Golden Anniversary

Sejkora's Golden Anniversary

Sejkora's Golden Anniversary

David and Cheryl (Krebs) Sejkora will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary on Saturday, June 22, 2024. They met at Summerfield Public Schools in Summerfield, KS, where they were high school sweethearts.
60th Card Shower

60th Card Shower

60th Card Shower

The children, grandchildren & great-grandchildren of Bob & Becki Smith are hosting a card shower to celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary.Robert G. Smith & Rebecca E. Klepper were united in marriage on June 21, 1964.
Working on a Farm Bill for Nebraska

Working on a Farm Bill for Nebraska

Working on a Farm Bill for Nebraska

Congress is supposed to pass a new Farm Bill every five years. The Farm Bill is crucial and complex. It deals with everything from conservation to crop insurance to trade and nutrition programs. The current Farm Bill will expire this fall.
Israel’s Rescue Mission

Israel’s Rescue Mission

Israel’s Rescue Mission

Last weekend, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) liberated four hostages from captivity in Gaza in a high-risk daytime mission. Ahead of the raid, the IDF gathered intelligence on the hostages’ locations—Hamas had strategically placed them in two residential buildings surrounded by Gazan civilians.
Why We Stand for the Flag

Why We Stand for the Flag

Why We Stand for the Flag

 On my recent trip to the beaches of Normandy, I witnessed a striking testimony of patriotism when American veterans of the DDay invasion made the extraordinary effort to stand resolutely for the presentation of the American flag at a ceremony.
Pawnee County Avenue of Flags

Pawnee County Avenue of Flags

Pawnee County Avenue of Flags

Please plan on helping put up Flags at the Courthouse on Wednesday July3, 2024, at 4:30 p.m. Rain date will be Thursday, July 4, 2024, at 7:00 a.m. Takedown will be Sunday, July7, 2024, at 4:30 p.m. Rain date will be Monday, July 8, 2024, at 4:30 p.m.

Rescheduled Performance

The Southeast Nebraska Community Band (SNCB) hopes to see everyone at their upcoming performance on Sunday, June 23 at 7:00 p.m. in Pawnee City’s VanHorne Park. Due to the heavy rainfall Memorial Weekend, the previously scheduled concert at the park’s new amphitheater had to be postponed.